http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...ers_meyers_leonard_embracing_hybrid_role.html Interesting comments from Dame
That's a fantastic pull quote by Dame. If Leonard can turn into a baby Channing Frye, he'll have a career ahead of him. One thing I was impressed with at fan fest was Leonard's outlet passes; he threw like a quarterback and nailed the receiver both times.
Especially given our current roster I have zero problems with this. Maximize the talents he has for now and let him grow and expand his game if he skills allow. Confidence is so huge with guys like him
Yeah it is going to be interesting how it all plays out. You have Meyers who can pop from the outside and you have TRob who goes strong after every rebound, and you have Joel who can do a little of both. All backing up LA. And technically you have Claver who is not like any of them... Lot of options.
Offense offense offense. I don't care what he gives us on O, when he can't do shit on D. Dude swats at players as if he's 6'1 and not 7'1, and has no instincts whatsoever. He had a TOTAL of 5 blocks all season last year. Come on, Terry/Dame. Where should the focus be?
The focus should be on maximizing player output. Say what you like about defense; if the weapon is offensive, use it offensively.
We have been bitching about the lack of scoring on the second team for at least two years and it's not even important? I think the point of the article is that they are acknowledging he is not a defensive center, so they might as well utilize him in a way that he can help. Put him in the game with a center who can play defense and let him shoot the open 8-15 footers and help spread the floor.
This. Work on his strengths first. Fill in with new skills after. Eventually Meyers can be a stonger, more effective low post player than Channing Frye, and probably shoot the ball just as well.
It will be nice if he can evolve into that type of player. Sometimes having that "stretch 4" on the offensive end; especially if we are trying to give Dame room to operate.
I think it is better to utilize a player for the skills they have instead of trying to turn them into players they are not. If Leonard was close to being a serviceable center it would be debated. Do not see minutes though as PF is already covered.
Yeah there is a big difference between improving, and moving up on the depth chart. He is still 4th string at PF behind LA, TRob, and Joel. (IMO) but it's still a positive that he is developing in case of massive injuries or trades.
That article references Meyers with good hands... Nope, no way. Not from what I've seen the last couple of years. A 7'1 stretch four is not what this team needs.... but whaaaatever, make him look good and trade bait that sob.
I'm pro-Meyers right now. I'm hoping we keep him for vet min instead of releasing him when his time is up.
